To begin with, the museum's architecture is incredible! It is made of glass, concrete and stainless steel and stands erect like a beacon on the headland, at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers.Such a building could only house an exceptional museum that of the confluence of scientific, technical and societal knowledge, encompassing Earth, humanity, history and geography. In other words, it is a door that opens out onto the world, the universe and knowledge in general. How fascinating is that! It opens up a whole host of possibilities and promises many a discovery!This is an essential step in Lyon's cultural landscape. It has lots of surprises in store for us and is an opportunity to travel and grow.

Useful tip

Access to the Museum and its exhibitions is included in the Lyon City Card, which also enables users to beat the queue!

Additional information...

In parallel to the museum's permanent itinerary there are temporary exhibitions, important artistic and scientific conferences, world music concerts, thematic weeks and various events.Late night opening until 10 pm every Thursday, with special activities.The museum also boasts a bookshop store, brasserie and café.